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单词 palpitant
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Definition of palpitant in English:

palpitant

adjective ˈpalpɪt(ə)ntˈpælpəd(ə)nt
literary
  • Palpitating.

    〈罕〉颤抖的;心悸的

    they were all palpitant with curiosity about Sally
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Union between the Episcopal and Presbyterian Churches has been in a palpitant state of slow motion for six years.
    • Our palpitant Editor was vaguely aware of some kind of sensation playing upon his arm but he was too excited to care.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French, present participle of palpiter, from Latin palpitare 'continue to pat'.

Definition of palpitant in US English:

palpitant

adjectiveˈpalpəd(ə)ntˈpælpəd(ə)nt
literary
  • Palpitating.

    〈罕〉颤抖的;心悸的

    they were all palpitant with curiosity about Sally
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Our palpitant Editor was vaguely aware of some kind of sensation playing upon his arm but he was too excited to care.
    • Union between the Episcopal and Presbyterian Churches has been in a palpitant state of slow motion for six years.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French, present participle of palpiter, from Latin palpitare ‘continue to pat’.

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